Waymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind

Source: TechCrunch

Overview

Waymo has nearly 600 autonomous vehicles registered in Texas, a figure that far outpaces emerging competitors Avride, Nuro, Tesla, and Zoox, according to data from a new website launched by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

The automated vehicle tracker tool—part of a law that requires AV companies to register with the DMV—gives the public the first accurate and easy‑to‑access accounting of how many autonomous vehicles are in Texas. The state law, which went into effect on May 28, requires companies testing or deploying AVs in the state to share fleet sizes and other safety information.

Registration Numbers

Waymo’s dominance is clear, but the numbers alone do not tell the whole story. Many of these companies—such as Nuro and Zoox—are not operating commercially, and the figures do not indicate how many vehicles are actively in use. Waymo, for example, paused operations in some Texas cities earlier this month due to issues with how its vehicles operate around floods.

Commercial Operations

Waymo launched its commercial robotaxi service in Austin in March 2025 and has since expanded to Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Tesla introduced a robotaxi service in Austin last summer and has since said it expanded to Dallas and Houston.

Self‑Driving Trucks

The tracker also includes registration figures for autonomous truck applications:

These numbers provide a snapshot of the current landscape and will allow for tracking growth over time.